Wednesday, 29 August 2012

I have always been fascinated with visuals more so in e-learning content.
Hence; it was natural for me to write a blog depicting proper synchronization
between both these aspects to blend a completely attractive package deal for
the target audience.

Ever wondered how there is an
easy synchronization between dialogue delivery and lip sync between movie
co-actors? This is because they work really hard to get their act together and
put together a performance which is ever-lasting and creates a never ending
impression on the viewers. In the same vein; e-learning courses need an initial
push to make their course content visually attractive. The only way to make it
possible is by merging pictures and visuals with the content so that the
overall impact of the content goes through a tremendous change for the better
of course! But the point is to make sure that the videos and visuals are
synchronized in such a manner, that the students do not feel that visuals are
irrelevant to the course curriculum.
The only way to do that is by including
the images and videos only
in the portions where they are of utmost importance. I have dedicated this blog
on providing useful reasons that will help you understand the relevance of
visuals in e-learning course
and how they can these visuals be given a proper treatment in terms of the
course design? This is a very big question and will be answered in this blog.

Images add new dimension to the
content: No matter what your course is all about without images it
would be like a dry canvas without any color. If you add images to the
course it will give a new dimension to the course. It will also make the
students enjoy the course more with the help of proper images and
diagrams. Moreover; layout is of prime importance to the course pattern;
whether you are the writer of the course or the designer this aspect
cannot be missed at any cost.

Arouse interests in the target
audience with minimal attention: Whether you want to depict a tragic
massacre or a violent conflict these things can be depicted through images
which arouses interest in the minds of the students. It also makes
students feel the emotions in less time. Please understand that words are
more important at intellectual level whereas for emotional connection
visuals are quite necessary.

Visual is the new trend: Pick up
any industry there is always a way to communicate visually with the help
of images. Imagine an image of a large medical transcription company depicting
happy employees, following protection of patient information as a part of their
training. Hence; through visual images anything and everything is possible.
This also shows that the company is following HIPAA law.

Show the intangibility aspect of the
product through visuals: In every business there are tangible and
intangible aspects. Concentrate on the intangible aspects and depict them
with the help of visuals. For example; in a medical transcription services
protection of patient information is of prime importance depict it with
the help of an image which showcases the benefit of hiding the information
from others.

Gone are the days when you
required a perfectly great visual to depict your industry standards. You do not
have to use Hollywood graphics to show your services; the most important thing
is to include or integrate interesting visuals to make it attractive for the
target audience. This way you will attract more and more end users who will
like to view your course content. In the end I would like to end this blog
through an interesting quote from Orson Welles,

“Create your own visual style….let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.”